The ‘excellent professionals’ at Loyens & Loeff stand out for their multidisciplinary M&A offering, combining corporate expertise with extensive tax knowledge to cover a broad range of transactional matters. In addition to its focus on cross-border corporate acquisitions, the team is recognised for its ability to structure and advise on the financial and tax due diligence aspects of large-volume private equity deals. Robrecht Coppens is a key contact for private equity work and also regularly assists with governance and restructuring matters. Coppens co-leads the team with Thomas Lenné, who offers expertise in the energy, life sciences and technology sectors. Wim Vande Velde departed the team in November 2022, while former practice head Grégoire Jakhian retired in January 2023.
Testimonials
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‘The L&L team is very easy to work with and I have enjoyed the collaboration with them.’
‘L&L thinks about the long run and invests time into getting to know their clients and listening to their concerns. L&L is also willing to inform its clients that sticking to a certain position might not be in their best interest. ’
‘Fantastic communication skills.’
‘Exquisite problem-solving approach.’
‘Great team for M&A in Belgium. Composed of excellent professionals, in particular Thomas Lenné. The team covers all the needs of large industries in the context of legal, environmental, HR and tax-related issues.’
‘Loyens has assisted us with corporate & finance law matters in Benelux for many years. We are very happy with the long-term relationship.’
‘We have always received efficient, quality and timely professional support from every individual in the firm, particularly Mélanie Schollaert.’
Key clients
- Platinum Equity
- Intermediate Capital Group
- Pioneer Point Partners
- EQT
- Bencis Capital Partners
- Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen
- Bregal Investment
- Hasco Invest
- Smartfin Ventures
- SATS Investments
- Santander Group
- Stellantis
- Connect Group
- Nijkerk Holding
- Koramic
- Alludo
- Cementir Group
- Sound Bioventures Management
- Demant A/S
Work highlights
- Assisted the private equity firm ICG with the €1bn sale of its stake in Infra Group to the private equity firm PAI Partners, followed by a partial reinvestment.
- Advised Solenis on the €4.6bn acquisition through a merger of all the securities in Diversey Holdings.
- Advised SATS Investments in connection with the €2.25bn acquisition of 100% of the Worldwide Flight Services group.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robrecht Coppens, Thomas Lenné